In addition to creating visual branding and content for commercial clients, I also specialize in crafting powerful documentaries, in both film and stills, that amplify underrepresented voices and spotlight critical global issues. From environmental crises to cultural resilience, the visuals created are designed to inspire action, spark conversations, and leave lasting impacts on audiences and communities alike.
On these projects, I typically work with small team consisting of two to three highly skilled people who can take on multiple roles. This is done in order to be nimble, efficient, and unobtrusive, allowing subjects to feel more at ease, which helps capture genuine emotions and authentic expressions.
I've partnered with NGOs, media outlets, and brands to craft impactful documentaries that resonate globally. Here are some stories I've captured.
On these projects, I typically work with small team consisting of two to three highly skilled people who can take on multiple roles. This is done in order to be nimble, efficient, and unobtrusive, allowing subjects to feel more at ease, which helps capture genuine emotions and authentic expressions.
I've partnered with NGOs, media outlets, and brands to craft impactful documentaries that resonate globally. Here are some stories I've captured.
Sea Salt Making
In Desa Les, Buleleng, Bali, garam palungan is a traditional sea salt made using simple, old methods. The salt is produced by drying seawater in wooden troughs made from coconut trunks, creating a natural and unique flavor. This slow craft is slowly fading away replaced by modern-mass-producing technology.
In Trees We Trust
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, there lays a tiny patch of forest, locals called it The Pulai Trail. Carolyn and the Free Tree Society has their calling to protect the open green space from destructive developments.
Timor Leste
The assignment is to capture the cultural impact of an on-going project by a carbon trading company. We met with locals from the coast to the mountain area covering various culture and daily life.
Tambak Bayan
In the heart of Surabaya, the residents of Tambak Bayan, a historic Chinese-Indonesian enclave, are employing art and tourism to resist land appropriation threats. By transforming their neighborhood into a cultural destination, they aim to preserve their heritage and assert their rights against developers. This grassroots initiative underscores the power of community-led cultural preservation in the face of urban development pressures.
Plastik Kembali
Plastik Kembali is a small business in Lombok that transforms plastic waste into beautiful artworks, accessories and household goods. Their main goal is to protect the planet by giving single-use plastic a second life. Through their activity, they not only reduce plastic waste, but also create jobs for local artists who have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
